The New York Mets still harbor hopes of securing a postseason berth, drawing inspiration from the achievements of the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers in previous seasons.

Could the New York Mets pursue a free agent catcher with a long playoff track record to help ease the burden of Francisco Alvarez's injury?

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, downing the New York Mets 9-0.

With the New York Mets facing a significant loss after Francisco Alvarez's injury, the team could explore how veteran catcher Austin Barnes, recently a free agent, could fit and provide invaluable support.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled right-hander Paul Gervase from Triple-A Oklahoma City. In a corresponding move, right-hander Alexis Diaz has been optione

The Yankees and Mets already have one of the better rivalries in MLB due to having a pair of ravenous fan bases loyal to their clubs. And that is just from a couple of series per year. However, playing each other 13 times a year if they were in the same division might make Yankees vs. Mets even bigger than Yankees vs. Red Sox and Mets vs. Braves.

Michael Conforto has been about the only member of the Los Angeles Dodgers that has not gotten going this year, but that may be changing after Conforto's big hit Saturday against the Padres.